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Stephen Biegun’s trip to China may signal Washington seeks its help breaking stalemate with Pyongyang, analyst says, a shift as it could be used for leverage in trade-war talks.
Stephen Biegun’s trip to China may signal Washington seeks its help breaking stalemate with Pyongyang, analyst says, a shift as it could be used for leverage in trade-war talks.
Ethiopian ambassador to China Teshome Toga Chanaka insists that signing on to the Belt and Road Initiative ‘makes a lot of sense’, rejecting claims that the plan is a ‘debt trap’ for developing economies.
Ethiopian ambassador to China Teshome Toga Chanaka insists that signing on to the Belt and Road Initiative ‘makes a lot of sense’, rejecting claims that the plan is a ‘debt trap’ for developing economies.
‘No need to read too much into visit’ of Pakistan’s top diplomat, but Islamabad’s fight with India in Kashmir could threaten piece of China’s belt and road jigsaw.
‘No need to read too much into visit’ of Pakistan’s top diplomat, but Islamabad’s fight with India in Kashmir could threaten piece of China’s belt and road jigsaw.
The 16+1 initiative was supposed to boost trade and investment between the participants but so far it seems largely one-way, observers say.
The 16+1 initiative was supposed to boost trade and investment between the participants but so far it seems largely one-way, observers say.
Used diapers and sanitary pads being shredded and made into new ones also among cases revealed by state broadcaster, but foreign brands were not in the cross hairs this year.
Used diapers and sanitary pads being shredded and made into new ones also among cases revealed by state broadcaster, but foreign brands were not in the cross hairs this year.
The failed Kim-Trump talks in Hanoi allow things to stay as they are, preserving China’s regional power. But security risks tied to North Korea’s nuclear weapons threaten Chinese interests.
The failed Kim-Trump talks in Hanoi allow things to stay as they are, preserving China’s regional power. But security risks tied to North Korea’s nuclear weapons threaten Chinese interests.
Escalating rivalry between major powers increases the dilemma faced by the smaller nations who fear being caught between the two sides.
Escalating rivalry between major powers increases the dilemma faced by the smaller nations who fear being caught between the two sides.
Different social systems should not be ‘a barrier to unification or an excuse for separation’, according to mainland’s cross-strait affairs office.
Different social systems should not be ‘a barrier to unification or an excuse for separation’, according to mainland’s cross-strait affairs office.
Middle-aged man seen taking a nap mid-flight said to be senior pilot with the Taiwanese carrier. His co-pilot who took the video has also been reprimanded.
Middle-aged man seen taking a nap mid-flight said to be senior pilot with the Taiwanese carrier. His co-pilot who took the video has also been reprimanded.
Negotiations in Washington extended for another 48 hours as the two sides try to reach a deal to end tariff war.
Negotiations in Washington extended for another 48 hours as the two sides try to reach a deal to end tariff war.
Joint US-Britain naval drill in disputed waters follows hard on the heels of Beijing anger at plans to deploy new aircraft carrier to the region.
Joint US-Britain naval drill in disputed waters follows hard on the heels of Beijing anger at plans to deploy new aircraft carrier to the region.
Tsai says strained ties with Beijing were not key factor in local polls setback in November – rather, it was her tough reform agenda.
Tsai says strained ties with Beijing were not key factor in local polls setback in November – rather, it was her tough reform agenda.
Top representatives from China and the US meet as deadline looms.
Top representatives from China and the US meet as deadline looms.
Beijing is pushing for a meeting in Hainan, a source says, while US new site reports that Washington is keen for talks in Florida.
Beijing is pushing for a meeting in Hainan, a source says, while US new site reports that Washington is keen for talks in Florida.
The service’s role and integration with the military has been strengthened in the last year, leaving the navy to set sights on deeper waters.
The service’s role and integration with the military has been strengthened in the last year, leaving the navy to set sights on deeper waters.
More pre-emptive measures expected to enforce rules against non-military Chinese vessels in contested waters as analysts urge more red lines and proactive action.
More pre-emptive measures expected to enforce rules against non-military Chinese vessels in contested waters as analysts urge more red lines and proactive action.
Admiral John Richardson says US and PLA warships need to keep their distance in disputed waters and avoid action that would escalate into full-blown clashes.
Admiral John Richardson says US and PLA warships need to keep their distance in disputed waters and avoid action that would escalate into full-blown clashes.
CGTN America chose to comply ‘in the spirit of cooperation with US authorities’ more than a year after Russian-backed English-language news outlet RT registered in 2017.
CGTN America chose to comply ‘in the spirit of cooperation with US authorities’ more than a year after Russian-backed English-language news outlet RT registered in 2017.
Trudeau uses video to honour contribution of Chinese in building Canadian society, but one Weibo user calls for ‘immediate’ release of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou.
Trudeau uses video to honour contribution of Chinese in building Canadian society, but one Weibo user calls for ‘immediate’ release of Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou.
Beijing says pact is of ‘great significance … in enhancing international and regional peace’ and urges Washington and Moscow to ‘properly deal with disputes through constructive dialogue’.
Beijing says pact is of ‘great significance … in enhancing international and regional peace’ and urges Washington and Moscow to ‘properly deal with disputes through constructive dialogue’.
- The upbeat tone after the latest round of talks in Washington has raised hopes of an agreement to cut tariffs.
- The upbeat tone after the latest round of talks in Washington has raised hopes of an agreement to cut tariffs.
John Bolton and Steven Mnuchin were discussing Venezuela, but in Taiwan they were focused on something else.
John Bolton and Steven Mnuchin were discussing Venezuela, but in Taiwan they were focused on something else.
Diplomats and observers say both sides will need more talks after the latest round of negotiations finishes in Washington this week.
Diplomats and observers say both sides will need more talks after the latest round of negotiations finishes in Washington this week.
- Beijing tries to improve military relations with key US ally amid its growing rivalry with Washington.
- Beijing tries to improve military relations with key US ally amid its growing rivalry with Washington.
Chinese government asks US to act ‘responsibly’ as both sides take increasingly confrontational stance on self-ruled island
Chinese government asks US to act ‘responsibly’ as both sides take increasingly confrontational stance on self-ruled island
Wei Fenghe and Christopher Pyne set to sign accord on military ties, but diplomatic and strategic difficulties between China and Australia are close to the surface.
Wei Fenghe and Christopher Pyne set to sign accord on military ties, but diplomatic and strategic difficulties between China and Australia are close to the surface.
John McCallum’s remarks that CFO Sabrina Meng Wanzhou has a strong case against extradition to the US have divided analysts.
John McCallum’s remarks that CFO Sabrina Meng Wanzhou has a strong case against extradition to the US have divided analysts.
Philippine defence secretary says Manila will join Beijing’s ‘confidence building’ operations, while analyst expects move to calm South China Sea dispute.
Philippine defence secretary says Manila will join Beijing’s ‘confidence building’ operations, while analyst expects move to calm South China Sea dispute.
US think tank warns continued ‘financial strain’ may put the brakes on Beijing’s global trade and infrastructure programme.
US think tank warns continued ‘financial strain’ may put the brakes on Beijing’s global trade and infrastructure programme.
Ethnic community leaders in Kachin state speak out against Beijing’s efforts to restart project suspended since 2011.
Ethnic community leaders in Kachin state speak out against Beijing’s efforts to restart project suspended since 2011.